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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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Hey, just a reminder for all you guys that have bikes with the H-D security system. Please remember to replace your FOB battery in a timely manner. And PLEASE...remember to carry a spare battery with you. Even if you don't use/need the spare it could save you a lot of aggravation if someone you're with needs one.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Gator
Hey, just a reminder for all you guys that have bikes with the H-D security system. Please remember to replace your FOB battery in a timely manner. And PLEASE...remember to carry a spare battery with you. Even if you don't use/need the spare it could save you a lot of aggravation if someone you're with needs one.
Thanks for the reminder. What's the life expectancy on those batteries?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:58 AM
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Some people say 1 year and others say 2 years. If you keep you FOB close to the bike when parked it could be sooner. I had one go bad in 4 months.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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I get about 6 months out of mine......
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Just sold my '08 Dyna with the original battery in the fob.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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Good idea to practice entering your code incase battery dies on the road. I enter code each time I fire it up in the garage before roll out. Only way I can remember it without looking at cheat sheet.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Just replaced my batteries after two years. It was still working but thought it was time. Very easy replacement, just pop it open and put a new 2032 in. Just in case I do use my security code about once a month just for practice.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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I just changed mine as a precaution before I head out for a trip. Tried moving bike in garage and alarm kept going off. Found I put new battery in upside down, damn old eyes.
 
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Guys.. read your owners manuals.. Learn how to reset and program your own code into the bike. I know it's a PITA but if you know how to do it and know your code you will NEVER be left on the road because of a dead FOB battery.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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I change mine out every year on the same date.
 
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